Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician I

General

Summary:

The incumbent of this position will serve as a Laboratory Technician and will be responsible for performing laboratory work associated with reagent preparation, apparatus and materials set up as part of the academic lab courses. Other tasks related to this role include establishing and maintaining a well-organized lab environment and weekly preparation of media for Drosophila colony maintenance.

Examples of Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to: reagent preparation and testing, equipment calibration, feeding and maintaining animal colonies, assisting with maintaining and organizing lab equipment, records and supplies, assisting laboratory coordinator and teaching assistants with troubleshooting aspects associated with laboratory exercises, presenting experimental results, washing and autoclaving of lab items, and ensuring that safe laboratory practice is followed.

Qualifications:

A BS in the biology or a related field is preferred. The successful candidate will have basic laboratory experience and be comfortable with general lab techniques and/or ample laboratory course work in both general biology and zoology. With a working lab knowledge of two or more of the following areas: cell biology, botany, ecology, and zoology. Attention to detail and good record-keeping skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and computer literacy (especially Microsoft Excel).

Must also have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to work well with others. Must be able to handle supplies and items of up to 30 lbs.

Review of candidates will begin following the Final date to receive applications.

Grade: 14 Hourly Rate: $28.05

This is a non-exempt union position.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, wewill ensure that persons withdisabilitiesare provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HRor .

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. The University of Massachusetts Boston complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the university operates.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

UMass Boston does not provide visa sponsor ships for non-academic positions.

The University of Massachusetts Boston is committed to providing a safe and secure environment that is supported by qualified employees for all of its students, faculty and staff to carry out the University's teaching, research and public service missions. As a condition of employment, the University will conduct appropriate background check reviews. For more information, please see the University of Massachusetts Boston campus policy and procedures for employee background reviews.